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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 180 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 129 cities and towns — Pittsburgh, West Chester, Collegeville, East Stroudsburg and 125 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.
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Bushkill Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 10,260 reviews
Park with a 100-ft. waterfall plus trails, fishing, boating & other family-friendly activities.
Ricketts Glen State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,876 reviews
A 13,050-acre park known for 20+ waterfalls, including Ganoga Falls, plus hiking, fishing & camping.
Ridley Creek State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,445 reviews
Green oasis of woodlands & meadows offering hiking, fishing & picnicking from sunrise to sunset.
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,195 reviews
Dedicated to preserving the Tinicum Marsh, this refuge offers hiking trails & a visitor center.
French Creek State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,056 reviews
This 7,730-acre park offers forests, lakes, wetlands, hiking trails, campsites & picnic areas.
Core Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,983 reviews
Community area providing sports fields & courts, a playground, boating, fishing, lawns & a dog park.
Wildwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,196 reviews
Dog-friendly preserve with trails & boardwalks through marshes & wet woodlands plus a nature center.
Ringing Rocks County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,222 reviews
Unusual & fascinating "field" of 10 foot high rock piles that make ringing sounds when struck.
Seven Tubs Recreation Area - Pinchot Forest District
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,137 reviews
Mountainside nature area known for its cascading streams, bedrock tubs & variety of seasonal plants.
Lackawanna State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,894 reviews
This park around a 198-acre lake offers activities like boating, fishing, biking & camping.
Worlds End State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,665 reviews
Popular with campers, this mountain valley park features rental cabins & 20 miles of hiking trails.
Masons Mill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,720 reviews
76 acres of lighted volleyball, basketball & tennis courts, baseball fields, playgrounds & games.
Raymondskill Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,460 reviews
Scenic waterfall reachable via a shared road and a short hike with viewing areas.
Trexler Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,440 reviews
Scenic park with large old trees, grassy lawns & a duck pond, plus paths for cycling & running.
Hickory Run Boulder Field
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,370 reviews
Park with a boulder-filled field formed millennia ago from glaciers.
Evansburg State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,393 reviews
This nature area contains creek, 18th- & 19th-century Mennonite buildings, campsites & ball fields.
Riverview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,388 reviews
Sprawling public park for recreation including a dog park, baseball field, observatory & trails.
Green Lane Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,353 reviews
All-seasons outdoor recreation including camping, ice fishing & boating plus miles of hiking trails.
Fort Washington State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,314 reviews
A popular destination for hiking, picnicking & fishing, this 493-acre park also offers disc golf.
William H. Kain County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,309 reviews
Scenic park featuring trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus 2 lakes & kayak rentals.
Hartwood Acres Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,174 reviews
629-acre park offering tours of a Tudor-style stone mansion & wooded trails for hikes & horse rides.
Salt Springs State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,026 reviews
Expansive public space with over 400 acres of trees & a rocky gorge with waterfalls & hiking trails.
Boyce Mayview Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 908 reviews
Huge local park showcasing vegetable gardens, hiking trails, fields & other features.
Maurice K Goddard State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 851 reviews
Diverse park with a lake, wetlands & forest offers all-year recreation & miles of multi-use trails.
Colonel Denning State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 819 reviews
Public park with a lake & all-year recreation including ice fishing & camping plus miles of trails.
Chapman State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 693 reviews
805-acre park including the man-made Chapman Lake, hiking trails, campsites & winter activities.
Northampton Township Municipal Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
Well-maintained park boasting soccer grounds, a ball court and a roller hockey rink.
Natural Lands' Stroud Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
Nature preserve with trails for hiking, bird watching, and dog walking, plus creekside views.
Nescopeck State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 669 reviews
Nineteen miles of trails across 3,500 acres, plus fishing & an environmental education center.
Peters Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 627 reviews
Tranquil waterside park featuring a woodchip walking trail, fishing & launches for canoes & kayaks.
Asbury Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 587 reviews
Preserve featuring old-growth forest, gardens, trails, a nature center, summer camps & more.
Playwicki Farm
4.7 ★★★★★ 578 reviews
A park featuring paved paths for walking and jogging, plus wooded trails.
Hawk Rock Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 562 reviews
Easy, two-mile hike to an overlook of the Susquehanna River.
Nolde Forest - Sawmill
4.8 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
State forest featuring a mansion, plus multiple trails (some paved) for hiking.
Peace Valley Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Wildlife sanctuary and nature center featuring trails for hiking, biking and paddling.
Bob Rodale Cycling & Fitness Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
Vast, wooded park featuring a paved loop with lanes for biking & jogging, plus trails for walking.
Turkey Hill Overlook Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 503 reviews
Hiking area with trails and overlooks along the Susquehanna River, suitable for children.
Black Rock Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 485 reviews
This 119-acre tract with a variety of habitats for birds & animals offers an interpretive trail.
Monocacy Hill Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 464 reviews
Relaxed park, featuring a network of hiking trails, benches and picnic tables amidst woodlands.
Pinchot State Forest -Thornhurst Tract
4.7 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
State forest featuring hiking, kayaking, horseback riding & snowmobiling, plus hunting & fishing.
Wolf's Hollow County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 437 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails, picnic areas and scenery.
Wildlands Conservancy’s South Mountain Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 425 reviews
A wildlife-rich reserve with trails, set amid ancient boulders, old quarries & hardwood forests.
Kellys Run Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 375 reviews
Looping trail for hiking along a stream featuring rocky terrain and waterfalls.
Ironton Rail Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 343 reviews
Paved walking trail on an old train track through a former industrial area, partly beside a river.
Spring Meadows Park Boiling Springs
4.7 ★★★★★ 345 reviews
Large park offering a 1.5-mile loop trail with fitness stations, a disc golf course & sports fields.
Shades Of Death Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 337 reviews
Hike to waterfalls, some man-made and some natural, on this popular trail.
Whites Road Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 332 reviews
Relaxed, family-friendly open space featuring a swimming pool, a playground and a walking trail.
Money Rocks County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
Small, family-friendly park featuring hiking trails, plus a graffiti-covered overlook.
Lake Scranton Walking Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 313 reviews
Scenic, family-friendly trail encircling Lake Scranton, popular for biking, walking, jogging and running.
Saylor Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 310 reviews
Family-friendly green space with playgrounds and trails for walking and biking.
Hackers Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 270 reviews
Wooded, scenic hiking area featuring a waterfall and a pool for swimming, plus cliff diving.
Carpenter Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
Calm greenspace offering basketball courts, volleyball courts, a playground and walking paths.
Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a walking trail, riverside area, and abundant wildlife.
Morrison Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Park featuring multiple playgrounds, spacious grounds, pavilions and picnic benches.
Stoner Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Looping trail for walking and biking, plus ball fields and a playground, in an open space.
Hummel Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
River-adjacent area for hiking, walking and kayaking, plus picnic tables and some scenic views.
Heebner Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Well-kept park that's good for kids and pet-friendly (clean-up bags are available), featuring playground equipment, tennis and basketball courts, plus trails for hiking, walking and jogging.
Blue Knob State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Secluded state park with mountains & streams known for hiking & other outdoor activities.
Natural Lands' Binky Lee Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Easygoing park featuring trails with tree cover among open fields and a creek.
Lock Ridge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 215 reviews
Park featuring a stream and historical ruins, plus hiking trails.
Neversink Loop
4.7 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Hiking area featuring a 6-mi. loop trail offering river and forest views.
ForEvergreen Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Former golf course featuring serene trails and a creek, plus eagles.
Shuman Point Hiking Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Footpath featuring views of the lake and steep, rocky terrain.
George M. Bush Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Park showcasing a sandbox and sand pit, a playground and multiple ball fields for baseball, soccer, basketball and volleyball.
Hillman State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Open for seasonal hunting on 3,000 acres, this park also has hiking trails & a model airplane field.
Haverford College Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Looping walking trails (much of them shaded), plus a creek and a pond, running through a college campus.
Dean L Saylor Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Well-kept park featuring a playground with musical instruments as well as a number of trails and athletic fields.
Boot Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Paved green space with playground areas, baseball and softball fields.
Pleasant Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Sprawling outdoor area boasting miles of trails for hiking, walking and mountain-biking. Peaceful.
Speedwell Forge County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Kid-friendly park with hiking trails, plus a creek for fishing and boating.
Mary Ann Furnace Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Beginner-friendly, scenic hiking trails featuring creek access, campsites, picnic tables and wetlands.
Natural Lands' Bryn Coed Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Open hillside area with hiking trails and a large white oak tree.
Opossum Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Natural area featuring a playground, hiking trails, picnic tables, and boat ramps for fishing and kayaking.
Capital Area Greenbelt
4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Featuring 20 mi. of mostly paved trails, this resource is popular for walking, jogging, and biking.
Tobyhanna State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Park featuring a lake with a beach (no lifeguard) and picnic tables.
Pastorius Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Large park featuring a lake and a stage for outdoor summer concerts, plus a loop trail.
Henry's Woods Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Peaceful park boasting trails for hiking, biking and walking, plus picnic tables.
Broad Run Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 145 reviews
Clean park featuring a pond and paved trails, plus basketball and volleyball courts.
Mount Misery Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Park featuring wooded hiking trails, some with rocky surfaces or steep inclines and ruins.
Hawkeye Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 145 reviews
Wooded park with baseball fields and tennis courts.
Sunken Garden Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Scenic lake-shore paths for wildlife-spotting and walks, with some inclines or mud patches.
Markey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Park boasting a range of play areas, plus a 1.3-mile loop trail and another walking trail.
Alan Seeger Natural Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Peaceful park, named for a poet, featuring hemlock trees, trails and a forest for hiking.
M. John Johnson Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Dog-friendly nature preserve featuring a paved path as well as various dirt trails.
Ithan Valley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews
Easy walk, featuring a waterfall, a creek and a dense, shady tree canopy.
Pearson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Recreation area offering baseball and tennis facilities, plus a playground and walking trails.
Trewellyn Farm Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a paved and unpaved loop, waterfalls and dams, as well as a creek.
Wingfield Pines
4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Natural area featuring a network of trails, plus an off-leash section for dogs.
Glen Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Kid-friendly park, with mountain-biking trails and a softball field.
Salamander Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Park featuring a well-maintained trail that's suitable for families with young children.
Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Forest land of hardwood trees, with 8.4 miles of trails & 780 acres open to seasonal hunting.
Sandy Hollow Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Mile-long loop with interpretive signage tracing a Revolutionary War battle field.
Alvin C Alderfer Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Park with sports fields, a playground, and picnic tables, plus trails for walking and biking.
Wilma Quinlan Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Tranquil woods with native plants and many trails for hiking and birdwatching.
Gull Point Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Designated beach and hiking spot with trails and lake views.
Jay Albertson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Clean recreational area for kids featuring ponds, fishing, and slides.
Chestnut Grove Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Nature preserve offering paths through grassland and meadows as well as ponds. Also features bird-watching areas.
Hilltown Township Parks
4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Well-kept park boasting a playground and a baseball field, plus a walking trail.
Glenroy Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Well-maintained area featuring bamboo groves, meadows, and hiking trails for biking and strolling.
Gilfillan Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 93 reviews
Wood-chipped trail near an old farm, good for running or walking.
Thomas Darling Preserve at Two-Mile Run
4.2 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews
2,500 acres of protected spruce forest & glacial wetlands in the Poconos, with trails & a boardwalk.
Dixon Meadow Preserve - Dixon Meadow House
4.7 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Bird-friendly boardwalk trail through a meadow with a pond and a nature preserve feel.
Darlington Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Hiking area with trails by a creek and through the woods, suitable for children.
Toms Run Nature Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails and picnic tables.
Creamery Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Park featuring workout equipment and a looped path.
Bear Meadows Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
High-altitude swamp in a forested area with rhododendrons and a looping trail.
Five Mile Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 78 reviews
Hiking and running trails through a forested area that gets muddy after heavy rain.
Stateline Woods Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a 1.5-mile loop trail for hiking and dog-walking, plus a 300-year-old oak tree.
Woodland Trail - Mount Airy Trail Network
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Wooded nature getaway featuring a trail that loops through trees and alongside a stream and creek.
Hickory Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Park featuring a stream and picnic areas, plus fishing and a dog park.
Glacier Ridge Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Well-marked trail through the woods for walking, running and hiking featuring footbridges and views.
Vinegar Hollow
4.7 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Unmarked but well-maintained path for casual hikers and dog walkers.
Cedar Hollow Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Relaxed nature preserve featuring creeks, woods and trails, plus 2 special trees on a map.
Old Loggers Path
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Backpacking spot featuring a 25-mile loop trail through a forest with streams and campsites.
Stillmeadow Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews
Public park with a playground and tennis courts, plus a trail for walking.
East Hanover Township Community Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Scenic green space featuring playgrounds, a disc golf course and trails.
Milford Knob Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Hiking area known for its waterfall, great views, and kid-friendly trails.
Top Of The World Hiking Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Site with hiking and ATV trails, and great views.
Enos B. Godshall Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 62 reviews
Wooded park featuring a shaded wood-chip trail and picnic tables.
Hilltop Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Area with kid-friendly hiking trails that include challenging ups and downs.
Armentrout Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Nature preserve featuring kid-friendly hiking trails, picnic tables, and scenic views.
Schuylkill River Trail Pawlings Road Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Park featuring walking, running, dog-walking and bike routes beside the Schuylkill River.
Fox Hollow Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
Paved, shady trail, also sometimes raised like a boardwalk, for walking, running and dogs.
Starr Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Park with mowed trails for hiking, running and dog-walking plus 2 open fields separated by a hedgerow.
Squire Cheyney Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Well-kept park featuring a paved path and a trail for walking and running.
Miller Woods Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Peaceful area boasting wildflowers and several trails.
Dodsworth Run Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 40 reviews
Bird watching and an easy stroll through the quiet scenery.
Swatara Rail Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
Gravel-surfaced trail for hiking and mountain biking that links to the Swatara Rail Trail.
Trailhead access for Sand Springs trail/AT/Stone Tower/The General
4.8 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Rocco's Loop Trail
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